This is what they have been waiting for in melbourne, a breakfrom this is what they have been waiting for in melbourne, a break from the smoke. The scene only a few days ago when australias second biggest city, a scene that threatened the tennis grand slam season. The organisers of the australian insisted the tournament goes ahead. There is a lot of circulation around the Australian Open not happening or starting late, it is happening will happen from monday, because we have three environments in which we can compete in. So it may look differently but it will happen. Not all the players are happy about it. British player liam broady lost in qualifying but made his feelings clear afterwards. The show though, goes on, huge remote from wimbledon in the womens singles with teenage sensation coco gauff looking to cast a spell over multiple grand slam champion Venus Williams in round one. Her sister serena is looking to start the decade with a 24th grand slam title. The beaten finalists last
Its11am and these are the main stories this morning. The moment of crisis has come David Attenborough tells the bbc efforts to tackle Climate Change need to happen now as Global Temperatures are the second highest on record. This is an urgent problem that has to be solved. And what is more, we know how to do it. Thats the paradoxical thing, that were refusing to take steps that we know have to be taken. Prince harry will make his first public appearance since he and his wife meghan announced theyll be stepping back from their roles as senior royals. Figures show the number of knife crimes in england and wales are the highest
theyve been in a decade. The nhs demands Gambling Companies take urgent action to tackle addiction and its impact on Mental Health. An aide to Donald Trumps lawyer claims the president knew exactly what was going on when ukraine was pressured to investigate his democratic rival. Tv cameras are to be allowed to film in crown courts in england and wales for the first
Youre watching bbc news at 9 with me rebecca jones. The headlines at 9. The moment of crisis has come David Attenborough tells the bbc efforts to tackle Climate Change need to happen now as Global Temperatures reach an all
time high. This is an urgent problem that has to be solved. And what is more, we know how to do it. That is the paradoxical thing, that we are refusing to take steps we know have to be taken. Those comments from sir David Attenborough come as the bbc launches a year of special coverage on Climate Change. Prince harry will make his first public appearance since he and his wife meghan announced theyll be stepping back from their roles as senior royals. The nhs demands Gambling Companies take urgent action to tackle addiction and its effects on peoples Mental Health. An aide to Donald Trumps lawyer claims the president knew exactly what was going on when ukraine was pressured to investigate his democratic rival. And in sport. Why children in scotland
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Hollywoods last action hero. To leave them for twice, three times as long as that. Pollution kills and 7 Million People anything, so long as its not silent. Its like humans, you know, around the world every year. The governments around the world should theres lots goes on in your head when theres a silence. And its the same with animals. Acknowledge that and not look the so think of it in terms other way. Of the classics, pet sounds are good, but the sound this is crucial, mr s, that we get of silence is not. The message out to everybody. I was i could stay here with you. Ahead of his first public appearance john maguire, bbc news, bristol. Since stepping back as a senior royal, prince harry lends his support to a new Mental Health campaign. And well hear from the lorry driver awarded for his bravery after rescuing a woman trapped in this burning car seconds before it exploded. John maguire has a magic touch. Even if the music and words dont work, children in scotland are to be banned
Being formerly submitted. After the shooting down of a passenger plane by iran, Foreign Ministers from five countries meet in london to demand compensation for victims families. The nhs condemns what it calls shameful tactics by betting companies to fuel gambling addiction. And coming up how one tweet on a quiet day made a hampshire book shop go viral. Its 5pm. Our main story is that the naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has told the bbc that the moment of crisis has come on Climate Change. He says governments can no longer put off urgent action to reduce Global Warming life or death decisions, as he calls them. Sir david says the current wildfires in australia are clear evidence of the consequences of rising temperatures. Hes been speaking to our science editor, david shukman. The fires in australia are ferocious, out of control, and far worse than usual. Theyve made headlines around the world, and scientists have warned that Climate Change has made them more severe. N